Stop what you’re doing my friends. Put down your work. Forget the chores. You NEED to take an hour and make these Salted Caramel Brownies appear in your life. (Self care RIGHT.) I accidentally took my favourite brownie recipe (hello one pan mega simple hardly any mixing) and basically just slathered a can of caramel on top. And what cannot be made better with a pile of caramel sauce on top, I ASK YOU. Going to tell you some truths here about this recipe: But they are also one of the most delicious things I’ve baked this year soooo I’m willing to forgive these failings and so should you. ✅ All mixed up in one saucepan – no faff. ✅ Totally decadent, delicious and a super treat. ✅ Uses ready made caramel as a tasty shortcut Serve as a cake treat or pudding with ice cream, as a celebration cake or breakfast. However you eat them – I hope you love them as much as I do ♥️
How to make the BEST Salted Caramel Brownies recipe:
Gently melt your butter, sugar and chocolates in a large saucepan. TOP TIP: I put the butter into the pan and allow it to melt slightly first before adding the sugar and chocolates. This prevents anything burning. BUT you must melt VERY slowly on a VERY low heat. Beat in the eggs and flour and pour into a lined baking dish. Bake until just set but still a little wobbly. Pour over a can of caramel and pop into the fridge until set. Give a good sprinkle of sea salt and cut up into deliciously sticky squares. SIMPLE!
What I use to make the Salted Caramel Brownies:
Butter – I use salted butter for this recipe as it’s what I always have in the house and adds a touch of salt to the brownie itself. If you only have unsalted, add a pinch of salt. Sugar – This recipe uses soft light brown sugar for a rich, caramel flavour. Eggs – Medium or large eggs are fine, free range. (If you use large eggs, you may get a slightly more risen brownie.) Caramel – I always use a can of ready made Carnation Caramel for this recipe. You could use another brand/jar of ready made caramel if you prefer, but I really like the consistency and taste of this one. Salt – I use good quality flakes of sea salt. These are the ones I always use. Baking tin – I use a baking tin like . Sometimes I split this mixture between two, and reduce the cooking time for thinner brownies.
Top Tips for making these Brownies:
Don’t over bake your brownies, cook until only just set. Be sure to resist and let your brownies cool down fully before cutting. They will fall into a mess if you cut them before they are cold.
Try serving your brownies for dessert with vanilla ice cream. If you keep the Salted Caramel Brownies in an airtight tin they will stay fresh for five days. There is no need to refrigerate them after the initial setting of the caramel (unless it’s a very hot day).
I’m often asked, can you freeze chocolate brownies? Yes! After cutting them into portions, when they are completely cool, pop them into the freezer on a lined baking sheet (without any wrapping touching their sticky tops). When they are fully frozen (about 2 hours) wrap them individually and put back in the freezer for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature for a treat whenever you fancy.
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Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. I’d love to know how you got on and what you thought of it if you make these Salted Caramel Brownies. Please rate the recipe using the ⭐️ below! Also, if you fancy showing me a photo by tagging me on Instagram (@tamingtwins) I LOVE to see your creations and try and share as many of them as I can.
